English (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in English degree develops critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills of students as they explore and investigate the great works of Western literature, as well as world literature and global culture. Students gain an appreciation of the imaginative power of language and the complexity of human thought through a variety of critical lenses. As students engage with literary works, they demonstrate, through written and oral discourse, their ability to think critically, to argue persuasively, and to use research to support ideas. The B.A. in English is an excellent choice for students interested in careers such as editing, publishing, business, the arts, technical and professional writing, research, teaching, law, advertising, marketing, or public relations. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate level work.
Notes:
- Progression and Completion requirements for the B.A. in English: Students must pass ENGL 3010 and ENGL 4900 with a “C” or better.
Bachelor of Arts in English
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field French, German, or Spanish (Credit: 6-9 hours)
Major Electives (6-12 hours)
Select from:
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
Required Courses (Credit: 9 hours)
Take all three courses:
Western Prose and Poetry (Credit: 12 hours)
Select four courses below, at least one British and one American:
| ENGL 3100 | Old English Language and Culture | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3200 | Chaucer | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3300 | Literature of the English Renaissance | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3400 | 17th and 18th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3500 | 19th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3600 | 20th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4200 | Milton | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4300 | 18th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4400 | 19th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4500 | 20th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
Genre Studies (Credit: 6 hours)
Select two courses below:
Diversity in Literature (Credit: 6 hours)
Select two courses below:
| ENGL 4150 | Studies in Caribbean Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4160 | Studies in African Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4420 | Modern European Literature in Translation | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4430 | Literature of the Non-Western World | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4440 | Literature by Women | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4460 | Southern Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4470 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4490 | African American Literature | 3 credits |
Composition (Credit: 3 hours)
Select one course below:
| ENGL 3020 | Introduction to Composition Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4030 | Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
Language Study (Credit: 3 hours)
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Elective Courses (Credit: 21 hours)
Select seven courses at the 3000- or 4000-level from the University curriculum.